Rich, I enjoy reading your posts almost as much as I enjoy reading Donald Trumps books.
This is a good thing, In my opinion. Some dont like DT because they think he is arrogant. He may be, But he is a wealth of knowledge and much can be learned from him.
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04-30-2009 06:16 PM
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04-30-2009 10:29 PM
The Formula Four Stroke Series over in the UK is a great example of a successful program like this. Two classes (21' and 28' Cougar hulls) single outboard - and they have TV, too; BBC Channel 4, and they're also distributed and syndicated via other networks. It's not perfect, but it's pretty damn exciting...
Watch the video w/ this article - it's almost like NASCAR on the water:
http://tinyurl.com/cme97y
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05-01-2009 08:08 AM
This does seem like a great enrty level class.
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05-01-2009 08:34 AMThat looks like some fun racing. I agree there r to many classes in the US. I think slowly you will see some of the classes going away. SBI is looking at that now and the board will be voting on some of the classes very soon.
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05-01-2009 09:04 AMI'll let you know if i get any more info. on what classses will be dropped.
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05-01-2009 09:48 AM
Here-in lies the problem...You get a guy that has a ton of cash but doesn't win then whines I am pulling my donuts if you dont give me my own class...
I think the classes need to be as follows
1) Turbine Class
2) Open Class
3) Factory Class
4) Outboard Class
5) Sportsman Class
3 & 4 could probably be merged depending on rules and tech
Now you have the arguement about vee's and cats....Simple bring back an old course that has all the water conditions that have to be navigated....
Remember 7x Champ came out with an old Apache resin bucket as a lot of people want to call them and kicked the cats asses....
Next thing the tech rules need to be adhered to strictly and if you don't win....Well you might try working on your set-up....
If you get caught cheating you get stepped up to the next class!!!
I have a whole bunch more....
Hell you can even have a 2 race format at each event....
Now I am starting to tip my hand!!!!!God forgives.....The 1% doesn't!!!!!!
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05-01-2009 09:48 AM
I actually like the look of those Formula Four-Stroke Cougar 28's, too - the cockpit cover in the back comes off to access rear seating, if you want to cruise with more than two people...between races, of course.
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05-01-2009 10:01 AM
Sean,
I think you have to look at one class at a time, and remove them as you go. It Won't happen over nite but a move in the right direction.
SBI is looking @ pulling the SVL class right now and a hard look at classes that would fit with others.
SS/SCL/750-850 classes for the Cats works now.
SV Unlimited / SV Extreme classes are growing.
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05-01-2009 10:22 AM
Do you think if Bill Gates bought a NASCAR team and wanted to make a "Faster" car they would start a new class for him?
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05-01-2009 10:24 AM
I agree with you that it won't happen over night and that you have to look at each class individually!
I dont agree with the fact that you need so many sub classes with in what should be a main class.....what I mean a 750 class & an 850 class I dont agree with it dilutes the classes and confuses the spectator!!!!! IMHO
The sportsman classes....could use the GPS rules...although I might not agree with bracket racing it seems to be working and has a following!!!!God forgives.....The 1% doesn't!!!!!!
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05-01-2009 10:30 AM
I just spent some time with Gavin Parsonage who won A LOT in the "GREAT" Cougar Honda class. The economy has killed most of that racing too. Did you know that with the big HONDA name behind it, all the TV you speak of, 20+ boats at a race.......THERE WAS NO PRIZE MONEY!!!!!
Ryan Beckley
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05-01-2009 11:07 AM
4 classes; entry cat, higher cat, entry vee, higher vee
Superstock (outboard cat with any twin 300 HP outboard setup, already like OSS and Xcat)
SuperCat (Class 1 style, 790 HP/8800 lbs or 900 HP/10,500 restrictors/dyno)
SVL (any 525 HP sealed/dyno'd package)
SV (power/weight like P1 Evo)
Older hulls are allowed to race with allowances to race at the current pace (weight/power/gear etc).
Whatever ends up being the biggest field is your last race on Sunday afternoon. Have another 4 open/bracket/modified classes on Saturday race in a similiar fashion. 2 races with 2 classes each on 2 days would be a good show and easy to follow for the fans. You could even do the heat racing format easily with the reduction in classes. Practice in the mornings, races in the afternoon.
Aligning all the orgs classes together (and class1, xcat and p1 in Europe) should be the first step to promote teams racing in other orgs and against each other. Unification is a moot point if when they all get together there is 25 classes racing. Everybody would know that no matter where they wanted to race, the same classes would be there.
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05-01-2009 11:14 AM
Something like that!!!!
God forgives.....The 1% doesn't!!!!!!
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05-01-2009 11:16 AMI may disagree in the short term. And, it hasn't been tried. If all the orgs ran at one race. And they had trophies/prizes for every class, and the similar speed boats ran together, it would make a heck of a show for TV and you could make further decisions from there. Think auto racing where there are a ton of cars on the track for a road race but a heck of a lot of classes.
3 or 4 races, 25 to 30 boats in each race, similar speeds together, etc.Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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05-01-2009 11:19 AMBy the way, does anyone know the paid attendance at the world's this last November?
Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!